2. Classroom Management A Guide for New Teachers P. 2

3. Before the First Day of School To Do List List of rules Rewards? Consequences? Special Incentive System

4. Starting the Day Transitioning into the classroom First Task Attendance and Lunch Count Motivating Punctuality and Attendance Morning Business

5. During the Day Daily Schedule Classroom Helpers Distribution of Materials Turning in Work Walking in line Assemblies Library Sending Students out of the room Bathroom policy Fire drill/ Earthquake drill/ lock-down alert procedures and Preparation

6. At the end of the Day Closing Activities Homework Preparation/Motivation Distribution of Papers Before Dismissal Dismissal

7. Communicating with Parents Your Beginning-of-the-year Letter to Parents Procedures for Parent/Teacher Conference Motivating Parents to meet with you List of 10 Topics to Discuss at the Parent/Teacher Conference Five Parent Involvement Strategies

8. Substitutes List of Documents for your Sub Folder Preparing Students for a Substitute Teacher

9. Paraprofessionals Steps to Orient Paraprofessionals to Room, Students and Teaching Methods Instructions about Responsibility, Discipline, Professional Behavior and Legal Requirements.

10. Classroom Arrangement Wall and Floor Space Bulletin Boards, Student Desks/tables, Small group Area, Computer Workstation, Teacher’s Desks and Equipment, Small Group Area, Bookcases, Traffic patterns & Classroom library Storage Space and Supplies Teacher’s supplies, classroom Supplies, Student Belongings, Seasonal or Infrequently Used Items

11. Accommodating Special Students and English Language Learners Individual Student Acknowledgement Into English! Individualizing for Quick Learners Grouping Portfolios

12. Tips to Survive Teaching Signals for Students Recording Work Handling Grading Disputes Making up work for Absentees Smooth Transitions Portfolios Getting Students Interested Smile Good Luck!

13. Keep your sense of humor!